Microsoft’s £56bn Activision Blizzard takeover moves closer as UK watchdog drops concerns
Britain’s competition watchdog has provisionally dropped concerns that Microsoft’s proposed takeover of Activision Blizzard would damage the UK console gaming…
UK watchdog softens position on Microsoft Activision deal
LONDON — British antitrust regulators scrutinizing Microsoft’s blockbuster purchase of videogame maker Activision Blizzard on Friday dropped concerns that the…
Ten construction firms fined almost £60m over demolition cartel
The UK competition watchdog has fined 10 construction firms a total of almost £60 million for “illegally colluding” to rig…
Asda deal for Co-op petrol stations could lead to higher prices or less choice, CMA warns
Asda has been told to fix 13 areas of concern in its plan to buy Co-op petrol stations over fears…
Inmarsat’s £5.4bn takeover by US rival given provisional thumbs up
The £5.4 billion takeover of UK satellite giant Inmarsat by US firm Viasat has been given the provisional green light…
Watchdog promises clampdown on malpractice in house building and rental sector
Tenants could be given extra protections and housebuilders might be forced to change their practices as the competition watchdog opens…
Housebuilding and rental sectors to be probed by competition watchdog
The competition watchdog aims to put the housebuilding and rental sectors under the spotlight. A market study into housebuilding has…
Microsoft signs 10-year deal to bring Xbox games to Nintendo
Microsoft has signed a 10-year deal to bring Xbox games to Nintendo players, which means you’ll soon be able to…
Companies targeting over-50s workers after exodus of older staff
FIRMS are targeting over-50s after an exodus of older staff was blamed for shortages and high wages. Halfords, easyJet and…
Microsoft’s $69bn takeover of Activision a step closer to being blocked by UK watchdog
The UK’s competition watchdog has moved a step closer to potentially blocking Microsoft’s planned $69bn (£56bn) takeover of Call of…
Microsoft’s $69bn takeover of Activision a step closer to being blocked by UK watchdog
The UK’s competition watchdog has moved a step closer to potentially blocking Microsoft’s planned $69bn (£56bn) takeover of Call of…
Microsoft takeover of Activision Blizzard ‘may damage competition’ – watchdog
Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of gaming firm Activision Blizzard could result in higher prices, fewer choices or less innovation for UK…